Job Description

LEGO Production Financial Accountant
Johor, Malaysia

We are trailblazers that redefined our industry. But the times are changing and we need talented team members to unleash the Merlin Magic, by casting our spell far and wide. Come be a part of conjuring up new worlds of escape and adventure! Come be a part of the Merlin Entertainments Team! We\'re a place that makes magic. Magic that gives millions of people fun, thrills and memorable experiences. We\'re the thinkers, dreamers, doers and achievers whose job it is to create and deliver world-class new attractions, hotels and major investment projects, as well as manage the extensive real estate assets of one of the most exciting companies in the world. Welcome to Merlin Magic Making (MMM), the creative heart of Merlin Entertainments.

We are currently recruiting for a positive and enthusiastic LEGO Production Financial Accountant to join our team, based at our MMM creative hub in Johor, Malaysia. This role reports into the Finance Business Partner LEGO Production on a permanent basis.

About the Role...

You\'ll support our team in delivering business targets and budgets, providing analysis and solutions to drive conversations in leadership meetings. You\'ll review internal and external factors to provide information, insight, and tools, and build relationships with other functions. As an advocate of the Merlin Way, you\'ll demonstrate our key values and provide finance business partnering, prepare month-end commentary, and ensure compliance with laws. You\'ll liaise with third-party accountants, act as a key finance contact for audits, and support the Model Shop team. Finally, you\'ll investigate reported trends, provide variance analysis and modeling, and assist in managing Financial Governance, Risks, and Controls.

About You...

• Finance degree educated

• Proven and demonstrable technical experience or business partnering experience

• Good analytical ability with a good attention to detail

• Good communication skills with the ability to present plans to support business decisions to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

• Ideally have experience in a consumer facing organisation with a continuous improvement agenda
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in written English

The Benefits\xe2\x80\xa6

We\'re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you\'re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here).

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we\'ll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Returning to work
As part of our approach, we welcome applications from people looking to return to work after a long career break.
We have an active Return to Work programme, which offers training, mentoring and more, to support with the transition back into working life. So, if you\'ve been on a career break for any reason we can support you.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Want to know a bit more about what MMM are and what we do? Check out what Colouring Artist Sophie has to say about working at our MMM Acton Studios in London:

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